Navita Deonarine-Maharaj
PRINCES TOWN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the Ministry of Education, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Skilled in fostering student engagement and building strong relationships with parents, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Committed to enhancing student success through innovative lesson planning and effective communication.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher 1 Primary
Ministry Of Education
02.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher Assistant (OJT)
On The Job Training Programme - South Office
2009 - 2011
Bank Teller
Republic Bank Limited
2007 - 2008
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts.
Clerk Intern (OJT
On The Job Training Programme - South Office
04.2006 - 10.2006
- Supported senior clerks with document preparation, resulting in smoother workflow and increased productivity.
- Assisted with data entry tasks, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all assignments.
Internal Auditor
Angie's Fabric and Puja Store Limited
2005 - 2006
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
Clerk
Citizen's Insurance Agency
2005 - 2005
Education
Bachelor of Education - Special Needs Education
University Of Trinidad And Tobago (UTT)
Corinth Campus10-2015
Business Studies
Princes Town Senior Comprehensive School
Princes Town, Trinidad And Tobago01-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Special education
Timeline
Teacher 1 Primary
Ministry Of Education
02.2016 - Current
Clerk Intern (OJT
On The Job Training Programme - South Office
04.2006 - 10.2006
Teacher Assistant (OJT)
On The Job Training Programme - South Office
2009 - 2011
Bank Teller
Republic Bank Limited
2007 - 2008
Internal Auditor
Angie's Fabric and Puja Store Limited
2005 - 2006
Clerk
Citizen's Insurance Agency
2005 - 2005
Bachelor of Education - Special Needs Education
University Of Trinidad And Tobago (UTT)
Business Studies
Princes Town Senior Comprehensive School
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